Loneliness can have devastating impact on mental and physical health
Chronic loneliness has impacts on your body that can be as deadly as 15 cigarettes a day. Feeling lonely sometimes is normal but chronic loneliness can affect people's ability to function day-to-day.
Chronic loneliness has impacts on your body that can be as deadly as 15 cigarettes a day. Feeling lonely sometimes is normal but chronic loneliness can affect people's ability to function day-to-day.
New Chicago exhibit focuses on mental health
A captivating exhibit has debuted at Chicago's Water Tower, offering visitors a deep dive into their emotions.
A captivating exhibit has debuted at Chicago's Water Tower, offering visitors a deep dive into their emotions.
New Chicago exhibit focuses on mental health
A captivating exhibit has debuted at Chicago's Water Tower, offering visitors a deep dive into their emotions.
A captivating exhibit has debuted at Chicago's Water Tower, offering visitors a deep dive into their emotions.
New Chicago exhibit focuses on mental health
A captivating exhibit has debuted at Chicago's Water Tower, offering visitors a deep dive into their emotions.
A captivating exhibit has debuted at Chicago's Water Tower, offering visitors a deep dive into their emotions.
Perfectionism can cause roadblocks in your life
The drive to be the best can come with a crippling downside.
The drive to be the best can come with a crippling downside.
Anxiety is the biggest concern among employees seeking mental health services
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Does your child need a mental health day?
Mental health has become a big issue for school-age children. A new poll from the University of Michigan's C. S. Mott Children's Hospital finds that 1 in 5 parents considers if their child needs to take a mental health day.
Mental health has become a big issue for school-age children. A new poll from the University of Michigan's C. S. Mott Children's Hospital finds that 1 in 5 parents considers if their child needs to take a mental health day.
From streets to stability: Chicago nonprofit offers lifeline to city's homeless community
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
Chicago nonprofit offers lifeline to city's homeless community
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
There are roughly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago, a staggering number that is the driving force behind the mission of one local nonprofit. Through outreach, they are providing a threshold to new beginnings.
Illinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially proposed during the governor?s FY25 Budget Address in late February, seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially proposed during the governor?s FY25 Budget Address in late February, seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MoveMENt: Prioritizing men's mental health
A group of Chicago personal trainers got together to create a space where men can support each other in their physical and mental health journeys. MoveMENt uses physical training to bond with other men looking to prioritize their mental health.
A group of Chicago personal trainers got together to create a space where men can support each other in their physical and mental health journeys. MoveMENt uses physical training to bond with other men looking to prioritize their mental health.
How you can support young people on World Teen Mental Wellness Day
Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes of the Born This Way Foundation discusses the struggles teens are dealing with and how loved ones can support them.
Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes of the Born This Way Foundation discusses the struggles teens are dealing with and how loved ones can support them.
Can a weather rollercoaster make you sick?
From t-shirts to winter coats, the Chicago area had a wild weather week. Could the drastic change in temps make you sick?
From t-shirts to winter coats, the Chicago area had a wild weather week. Could the drastic change in temps make you sick?
Indiana man opens up about being trapped under I-94 for six days
An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.
An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.
Indiana man shares mental health journey after surviving 6 days trapped under I-94
An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.
An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.
Indiana man's survival story sparks mental health awareness campaign
An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.
An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.
Illinois lawmakers address workforce shortage in mental health services
Illinois lawmakers are working to solve the workforce shortage in addiction and mental health services.
Illinois lawmakers are working to solve the workforce shortage in addiction and mental health services.
Recovering from burnout and exhaustion
The winter blues can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Professor and author Kandi Wiens says it's important to reestablish social connection, reengage in hobbies, and reimagine yourself.
The winter blues can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Professor and author Kandi Wiens says it's important to reestablish social connection, reengage in hobbies, and reimagine yourself.